Rev. Robert A. Dowd casts his vision for Notre Dame's future in his inaugural address on Friday, September 13, 2024.

University of Notre Dame bands and choirs perform "Hallelujah" from Christ on the Mount of Olives at the convocation and inauguration of Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.

Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades delivers the benediction at the convocation and inauguration ceremony for Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.

Homily delivered by Bishop Patrick M. Neary, C.S.C., during the Inauguration Mass on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Carlos J. Macias Jr. sings "America the Beautiful" at the convocation and inauguration ceremony for Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.

Prior to the procession to the Academic Convocation, Rev. Greg Haake, C.S.C., read the letters written by Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C., upon founding the University in 1842.

Uche Aghulor, Master's Student in Sacred Music, performs the University of Notre Dame Alma Mater at the convocation and inauguration ceremony for Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.

The Reverend Canon Hugh R. Page, Jr. gives the invocation at the convocation and inauguration ceremony for Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.

The investiture of Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., as 18th president of the University of Notre Dame.